Top-seeded Ocean City was able to clear the ball before the Dragons could get a shot, took it downfield and scored to extend its lead. The Red Raiders went on to win the sectional title, 6-0.

“We just didn’t show up for the 60 minutes, we didn’t show up,” said Kingsway head coach Sara Lewis. “I don’t know if that made or (broke) the game at that point, it just is what it was. We just didn’t show up.”

“Our passing was phenomenal, I think it was the best we did all year,” said Ocean City senior attacker Jacquie Fenton. “We just really connected and it just clicked.”

The Red Raiders jumped on the board early when Fenton found the back of the cage 1:36 in. Six minutes later, she found Paige Broadley in front of the cage for another goal.

“We just came out on fire and we had a mission to score and not let up,” said Fenton, who finished with two goals and two assists.

After Fenton scored following the failed Dragon corners to start the second half, she once again set up Broadley for her second goal of the game.

This time she put a shot off the pads of Carrie Stafford and Broadley was right in front to clean up the rebound.

Kelly Hanna would add a pair of late goals for the Red Raiders to take any suspense out of the final minutes.

“It felt great (to score those goals), I just love playing for this team and I love everyone on it,” Hanna said. “We’re such a family and we definitely deserve this win for all the hard work we’ve been doing since June and throughout the summer and season.”

The Dragons had a tough time sustaining any offense against the Red Raiders. They were limited to one shot late in the game and only had four corners.

“My heart was racing, I don’t think I’ve ever been so excited,” proclaimed Broadley. “We’ve never played so well, it was incredible. We dominated completely the game the entire way, they were only in our defensive circle about six times and we just played so well.

“I’m so proud of my team and I’m so happy to be a part of OCFH.”

Plenty of this Kingsway team will be back next season, looking to get some revenge. The Dragons came a long way this season. While it wasn’t the outcome they wanted, a trip to the South Jersey final is nothing to sneeze at.

“We came a long way. Very young and very inexperienced, just didn’t show up (Tuesday),” said Lewis. “We have a lot to work on, definitely a learning experience. Ocean City is a good team, definitely a learning experience for the younger players that you have to show up every second of every game. Especially deep into the tournament.”

Ocean City will now head to the state tournament, as it gets ready to take on the top teams in the state in Group III.

“We just have to keep working hard and helping each other and finish in the circle,” Fenton said.